Christmas Questionnaire

I’m borrowing this from my blog friend, Marti. It seems with the week being so busy my brain is all but dead of creative thought. I I am doing this Christmas Meme, the off I’ll go to wrap!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

Both. It really depends on the item. I do have to tell you a funny thing. This summer I bought a present and wrapped it up. When I was in my closet taking inventory, I saw the box and could remember what was inside! I had to open it to determine whose present it was!

2. Real or artificial tree?

Up until a few years ago I always had a real tree. Then I discovered I had terrible asthma during December. Once I stopped getting a real tree and only used an artificial one I stopped having a problem.

3. When do you put your tree up?

Usually right after Thanksgiving, but this year I didn’t due to a sore back. I think it was about the 10th of December.

4. When do you take your tree down?

Usually about a week after New Years. This year I am doing a clear out of all the Christmas items I don’t use.

5. Do you like eggnog?

Oh I love eggnog! Sadly, so. It is so rich. I try to get the low fat version, but that usually sells out first.

6. Do you have a nativity scene?

Two, actually. When Hubby was in the military he spent time making them. One for his family and one for his parents. Now we have both.

7. Favorite Christmas Movie?

It’s a Wonderful Life”. After my car accident and the death of my younger daughter, I had so much anger. I felt I should have died and not Katie and many hours were filled with questions and desperation. One night during the year when “It’s a Wonderful Life” was on, again and again, the movie spoke to me. I was here for a reason. God doesn’t make mistakes. Now, all these years later, I see the lives I have touched and I realize that indeed, it is “A Wonderful Life”!

8. Favorite Christmas cookie?

Snickerdoodles & Lebkuchen!!!

9. Where will you eat Christmas dinner?

Home. Just me and Hubby. The day after, Mandy, Matt, Janet and Dave will come for a big turkey dinner!

10. Angel, bow or star on top of your tree?

A lighted star and red-haired Angel!

11. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?

The pushing and the shoving in the stores. “Things” are not the most important gifts. This year my family will be getting small items that I know they love and need.

12. Do you like Fruitcake?

Yes, I do. If you warm it up a little and pour a tot of rum on it, it is even better!

13. What are you most excited about the holidays?

Spending time with Hubby, Mandy, Matt, Janet and Dave! The best.

14. Do you open presents Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning?

Christmas morning.

15. Will you still be wrapping presents on Christmas Eve?

No, I have it programmed in for Thursday night!